Material Safety Data Sheet Antimony trichloride
MSDS# 01750 Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: Antimony trichloride Catalog AC201680000, AC201680020, AC201680050, AC201685000, AC401370000, AC401370050 Numbers: AC401370050, AC401371000, AC401375000, A853-100, A853-500 Synonyms: Trichlorostibine; Antimonous chloride; Antimony(III) chloride. Fisher Scientific Company Identification: One Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 For information in the US, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number US: 201-796-7100 CHEMTREC Phone Number, US: 800-424-9300 Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients ------CAS#: 10025-91-9 Chemical Name: Antimony trichloride %: 99+ EINECS#: 233-047-2 ------Hazard Symbols: C N
Risk Phrases: 34 51/53 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger! Water-reactive. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Causes burns by all exposure routes. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Target Organs: Blood, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, eyes, skin. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye burns. Skin: Causes skin burns. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Adverse reproductive effects have been reported in animals. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic Chronic: effects. Chronic exposure may cause blood effects. Section 4 - First Aid Measures Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower Eyes: eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing Skin: contaminated clothing and shoes. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center. Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance;
Inhalation: induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Notes to Physician: Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH General (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water reactive. Material will react with water and may Information: release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Extinguishing Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. DO NOT USE WATER! Media: Autoignition Not available. Temperature: Flash Point: Not applicable. Explosion Limits: Not available Lower: Explosion Limits: Not available Upper: NFPA Rating: ; Special Hazard: -W- Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Information: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Spills/Leaks: Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water. Do not get water inside containers. Do not let this chemical enter the environment. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Handling: Do not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area. Store under nitrogen. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection +------+------+------+------+ | Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs| |------|------|------|------| | Antimony trichlorid|0.5 mg/m3 TWA |0.5 mg/m3 TWA |0.5 mg/m3 TWA | | e | (listed under | (listed under |(listed under | | | Antimony). | Antimony).0.5 | Antimony).0.5 | | | | mg/m3 TWA (as |mg/m3 TWA (as | | | | Sb) (listed | Sb) (listed | | | |under Antimony | under Antimony | | | | compounds).50 | compounds). | | | | mg/m3 IDLH | | | | | (listed under | | | | | Antimony).50 | | | | |mg/m3 IDLH (as | | | | | Sb) (listed | | | | |under Antimony | | | | | compounds). | | +------+------+------+------+
OSHA Vacated PELs: Antimony trichloride: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Antimony)0.5 mg/m3 TWA (as Sb) (listed under Antimony compounds) Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Exposure Limits Personal Protective Equipment
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face Eyes: protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or Respirators: European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Crystals Color: colorless, white semi-transparent Odor: pungent odor pH: Not available Vapor Pressure: 0.16 mbar @ 20 deg C Vapor Density: Not available Evaporation Rate: Not available Viscosity: Not available Boiling Point: 223 deg C @ 760 mmHg ( 433.40F) Freezing/Melting Point: 73 deg C ( 163.40F) Decomposition Temperature: Not available Solubility in water: 100 g/L (25C), but reacts Specific Gravity/Density: Not available. Molecular Formula: Cl3Sb Molecular Weight: 228.11 Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air. Reacts with water. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water. Incompatibilities with Other Metals, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, alkali metals, aluminum, Materials fluorine, potassium, sodium. Hazardous Decomposition Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, chlorine, antimony/antimony oxides. Products Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# 10025-91-9: CC4900000 RTECS: CAS# 10025-91-9: Oral, rat: LD50 = 525 mg/kg; LD50/LC50: . Other: Inhalation TCLo (human): 73 mg/m3. Carcinogenicity: Antimony trichloride - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. Section 12 - Ecological Information Other: Do not empty into drains. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. Section 14 - Transport Information US DOT Shipping Name: ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE, SOLID Hazard Class: 8 UN Number: UN1733 Packing Group: II Canada TDG Shipping Name: ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE SOLID Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN1733 Packing Group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 10025-91-9: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ Section 15 - Regulatory Information European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: C N Risk Phrases: R 34 Causes burns. R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Safety Phrases: S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 10025-91-9: 2 Canada CAS# 10025-91-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List Canadian WHMIS Classifications: E This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations. CAS# 10025-91-9 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List US Federal TSCA CAS# 10025-91-9 is listed on the TSCA Inventory. Section 16 - Other Information MSDS Creation Date: 3/11/1999 Revision #9 Date 7/20/2009
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